Preview — The Crowns of Croswald
by D.E. Night

The Crowns of Croswald

In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret...

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magicaIn Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret...

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magical blood and the power of Croswald’s mysterious gems. When Ivy’s magic—and her life—is threatened by the Dark Queen, she scrambles to unearth her history and save Croswald before the truth is swept away forever....more

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If you are a harry potter fan, magic boarding school fan, and lost princesses who don't know they are queens then this book is the book for you. We have a lovely character named Ivy who for the first part of the book is slumming away in a kitchen and we get the pleasure of meeting the unique Scaldrons dragons who bake in their mouths. While we are meeting these we get a real glimpse in to the misery that is Ivy life and how she is thrust out into the world quite suddenly after a hiccup with onIf you are a harry potter fan, magic boarding school fan, and lost princesses who don't know they are queens then this book is the book for you. We have a lovely character named Ivy who for the first part of the book is slumming away in a kitchen and we get the pleasure of meeting the unique Scaldrons dragons who bake in their mouths. While we are meeting these we get a real glimpse in to the misery that is Ivy life and how she is thrust out into the world quite suddenly after a hiccup with one of these Scaldrons and Helga the kitchen head staff person.

Once Ivy is thrust out into the world all the exciting magic stuff begins to happen, we get to find out all about these queens and scrivenerist who all study at this magic school. Scrivenerist are the discoverers who sketch and record all that see and have photographic memory. Ivy loves to sketch and so she is happily immersed in what she loves and then the queens are who the Scrivenerist get assigned to serve once they graduate from school.

As the book progresses poor Ivy get her self in more and more trouble and you have this wonderful companion Fyn who has no problem breaking the rules but loves to remind Ivy all the time about how she should not be breaking them nor should she be attempting things that are beyond her training as she just a first year.

I was memorized throughout the whole story as each secret that is reveled is unwoven as you move through the story and the ending wow i was not expecting that. Like i said if you love harry potter this will delight you as it has some traits that are familiar but this story stands well on its own and is perfect for the age group of middle grades but as a 38 year old i was thoroughly entertained. Thanks to the publishing company for providing me with an ARC copy and the wonderful swag to go with. ...more

This is a delightful YA fantasy story involving a young lady with magical abilities and a magic school where she finds herself belonging. This book feels reminiscent of Harry Potter, in all the right ways.

Young Ivy Lovely, care-taker of scaldrons (cute dragons that provide fire for cooking food for a castle) is content enough with her lot in life, though she secretly wishes for more. She shows talent for remembering her dreams, a photographic memory, and being able to perfectly s5 magical stars!

This is a delightful YA fantasy story involving a young lady with magical abilities and a magic school where she finds herself belonging. This book feels reminiscent of Harry Potter, in all the right ways.

Young Ivy Lovely, care-taker of scaldrons (cute dragons that provide fire for cooking food for a castle) is content enough with her lot in life, though she secretly wishes for more. She shows talent for remembering her dreams, a photographic memory, and being able to perfectly sketch what she sees; all of these traits of magic-wielders called Scrivenists. When a series of events leads her and the smallest scaldron in her care to a cab floating in the sky and whisks them away to magic school, it’s more than Ivy could have ever dreamt of.

Perfect for fans of ‘Harry Potter’!

I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s.

**Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review**

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are unique, as is the story. I get reminded of Harry Potter with the whole school and magic thing, but the author has managed to make it so unique and different. The description of the world is amazing. You get pulled into a mystical adventure right from the beginning. The cover is wonderful and the author is really nice, making the whole experience even better. I would**Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review**

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are unique, as is the story. I get reminded of Harry Potter with the whole school and magic thing, but the author has managed to make it so unique and different. The description of the world is amazing. You get pulled into a mystical adventure right from the beginning. The cover is wonderful and the author is really nice, making the whole experience even better. I would definitely recommend....more

Book I won on giveaway on Instagram. New magical and creatures! What a perfect magical book it was. The magic in this story was good. I wanted to join in the fun and battel evil. New adventure to go on. I was happy to receive this book. this is a magicale delightful YA Fantasy. Love the hole point of female power. Love Ivy! The magic and creatures are so good! I love all the characters. Great new world to now more about. I couldn't put this down at all. I wanted now so much about everything goinBook I won on giveaway on Instagram. New magical and creatures! What a perfect magical book it was. The magic in this story was good. I wanted to join in the fun and battel evil. New adventure to go on. I was happy to receive this book. this is a magicale delightful YA Fantasy. Love the hole point of female power. Love Ivy! The magic and creatures are so good! I love all the characters. Great new world to now more about. I couldn't put this down at all. I wanted now so much about everything going on. This book has everything you want in the magic works. I think this is a Harry Potter and Percy Jackson put together. It been a long time since I read a good YA Fantasy book. This best book for this year 2017 I say. If you like magic and creatures this is the book for you. I highly recommend everybody go get your copy! I can't wait for book 2! 😍😍😍😍...more

Where to start with this review. that is the true question. I guess I should tell you a bit about the book, that way you can see why I was so excited to read and review it.

In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret...

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a scWhere to start with this review. that is the true question. I guess I should tell you a bit about the book, that way you can see why I was so excited to read and review it.

In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret...

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magical blood and the power of Croswald’s mysterious gems. When Ivy’s magic—and her life—is threatened by the Dark Queen, she scrambles to unearth her history and save Croswald before the truth is swept away forever

Now for those of you who have heard about this book, it is very entertaining. I have also heard it be described as a Harry Potter, Cinderella; like a story. And where I do see elements of that in this book. In my option, it was very much so different and its own book. Yes, there is a boarding school that Ivy goes too, that sounds like what happened to Harry, but like I said there are similarities but this book holds it own.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way I really want to talk about this book. The world and the Magic system are very interesting to me as a reader. The world was set back in what I would call a more so medieval setting, where there are castles and dragons and so on. But it wasn't so that we in the modern time could not relate. Ivy was a character who had a lot of spunk to her as well as a heart.

I don't want to go into to much detail at this moment cause this book does not come out till July 21st, but if you like ya fantasy this is a book for you. And it's going to feel like home because the story and the characters are so inviting. But also you will be intrigued by the magic system and the plot that you won't even realize that you are getting close to the end of the book. I know for myself I can't wait for the next installment of this series, I adore Ivy and all the characters and can't wait to learn more about them.

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Oh now before I wrap up here, I need to say a special thank you to D. E. Night for being kind enough to send me a copy of her book early. It has made my month of May a good one, I love the characters and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.

As well as now I am going to go and try and make a Glanagerie bottle for myself cause those are amazing!

This book, although set in a very interesting world, with a unique magical system centered around quills and inks, doesn't get my full love. Why you say, when I've been dying to read this book since the first time I saw it? Well, let's just say that I feel the author has this strange aversion against food??

I mean, Ivy's first day at school she skipped lunch (and breakfast, I'm pretty sure, since she said that lunch was the first time she saw the dining hall). Then, the second day, she also skipThis book, although set in a very interesting world, with a unique magical system centered around quills and inks, doesn't get my full love. Why you say, when I've been dying to read this book since the first time I saw it? Well, let's just say that I feel the author has this strange aversion against food??

I mean, Ivy's first day at school she skipped lunch (and breakfast, I'm pretty sure, since she said that lunch was the first time she saw the dining hall). Then, the second day, she also skipped lunch. The next day, her room was "attacked" by some princess with tons and tons of pies. And instead of getting some yummy pie in her tummy, Ivy was "humiliated" by a falling tower of pie (and she hated it, oh so embarrassed and all. If it was me I would EAT those PIES!!!). Poor pies 😣😤😢

I really, really want to concentrate on the story, really, but all this weird events surrounding food and meals just make me feel, wtf??? This is irrationally unrealistic. Ivy was a kitchen maid that didn't get to eat all the delicious delicacies she made. So why oh why didn't she feel a slightest desire for food?? I cannot.

Full review to come. Thanks for netgalley and Stories Untold for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review....more

When I review this book, I shall do it with honesty. I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. Thank you!

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I WON A GOODREADS'S GIVEAWAY!MY FIRST GOODREADS'S GIVEAWAY WON!*tears of joy*I AM IN BOOKLANDIA! <333Thank you author, publisher, mailing company=UPS, and the unicorn luck that helped me win. (Because I don't know how else I won). ;w;

SO JOY, MUCH LOVE.

My email said the book would arrive in 4-6 weeks! (Aka July 28th as the 4th week and August 14th being theWhen I review this book, I shall do it with honesty. I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. Thank you!

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I WON A GOODREADS'S GIVEAWAY!MY FIRST GOODREADS'S GIVEAWAY WON!*tears of joy*I AM IN BOOKLANDIA! <333Thank you author, publisher, mailing company=UPS, and the unicorn luck that helped me win. (Because I don't know how else I won). ;w;

SO JOY, MUCH LOVE.

My email said the book would arrive in 4-6 weeks! (Aka July 28th as the 4th week and August 14th being the 6th). x3...more

I'm really glad I agreed to receive a copy of this book to review! I absolutely loved the world created in this book. The magic and the way magic is used is totally unique. I loved the idea of a school of magic (it really did have some HP vibes) and I loved the characters! Ivy kinda reminded me of a mix between Hermione and Luna which made her totally awesome in my opinion. It was an action packed, fun filled story and I definitely recommend giving it a read!

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3.5 Stars! This was quite a fun adventure! I keep seeing it being compared with Harry Potter and I definitely see why, it was Harry Potter meets Disney's "Tangled"!

I loved the world the author created with the unique magic of the "scriveners" and the "crowns", all the interesting creatures and the strange characters. I loved Ivy, the main character, but she came across like a middle grade charact*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3.5 Stars! This was quite a fun adventure! I keep seeing it being compared with Harry Potter and I definitely see why, it was Harry Potter meets Disney's "Tangled"!

I loved the world the author created with the unique magic of the "scriveners" and the "crowns", all the interesting creatures and the strange characters. I loved Ivy, the main character, but she came across like a middle grade character to me and the whole story felt a like it should have been middle grade, which is actually what I was expecting and would have loved! I also wanted a little more detail about the world and the magic systems, and thought that there was too much of daily school life in the middle of the book that fell a little flat, the exciting part of the plot didn't start going forward until a bit over 50% through the book.

Overall though, this book was a very fun and fresh fantasy story for readers who can't get enough of magic! And hairies (AKA fairies)!...more

Wow, I can't even begin to describe how I am feeling right now! This book was simply magical! I was lucky enough to receive an eARC from Net galley in exchange for an honest review, so that is what I am going to give you! First off, let me say that even though this book is geared towards young readers, adults can thoroughly enjoy this adventure as well. I loved how vivid the world was described, and also how I learned some of the magical properties of the world along with the main character, IvyWow, I can't even begin to describe how I am feeling right now! This book was simply magical! I was lucky enough to receive an eARC from Net galley in exchange for an honest review, so that is what I am going to give you! First off, let me say that even though this book is geared towards young readers, adults can thoroughly enjoy this adventure as well. I loved how vivid the world was described, and also how I learned some of the magical properties of the world along with the main character, Ivy.Anyone who likes a twist of hogwarts mixed with a Cinderella vibe will love this book! What really captured my interest throughout the book, was the fact that learning, observing, and drawing were important focal points with the school that the book is set in. The only thing I would complain about is the fact that this book is too short! This brilliant author leaves room for so much more but unfortunately we will have to wait, although there WILL be a sequel! I cannot urge you guys enough, pick up a copy of this book! ...more

I went in not knowing anything about this book and quickly fell in love. From begining to end, this book was amazing. You can tell there is heavy influence with Harry Potter, but still manages to feel unique. Some may love the similarities, but others may not. It's completely up to the reader to decide. The magic is unique, the characters are memorable and this world is magical in everyway. The world building and pacing are perfect. The writing is whimsical and fun and it doesn't take long to geI went in not knowing anything about this book and quickly fell in love. From begining to end, this book was amazing. You can tell there is heavy influence with Harry Potter, but still manages to feel unique. Some may love the similarities, but others may not. It's completely up to the reader to decide. The magic is unique, the characters are memorable and this world is magical in everyway. The world building and pacing are perfect. The writing is whimsical and fun and it doesn't take long to get lost in it. I can't rave about this book enough. It is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year. If you like middle-grade fantasy, I highly recommend checking this one out....more

Disclaimer: I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of this marvelous book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My reviews are always honest, because there truly isn’t a point in lying to yourself and others. Not all readers share the same interests and likes. So what I might like you might not, however, there is always and very thin line between bashing and giving constructive criticism. That’s the line where I stand.

The Crowns of Crosswalk is a delightful book. The bookDisclaimer: I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of this marvelous book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My reviews are always honest, because there truly isn’t a point in lying to yourself and others. Not all readers share the same interests and likes. So what I might like you might not, however, there is always and very thin line between bashing and giving constructive criticism. That’s the line where I stand.

The Crowns of Crosswalk is a delightful book. The book follows Ivy Lovely, a young lady who was born with magical powers. Since a very young age her mother has told her to keep her magic hidden and so she has for a very long time. However, in her sixteen birthday everything changes. Now Ivy’s past and her family’s past comes together to help Ivy find out who she really is and what her purpose is. She will now venture out of her safe little home on Old Still Lane where she will sneak into a very prestigious school named The Halls of Ivy. This school isn’t your average school, oh no no no. The Halls of Ivy is where princes and princesses attend to learn to control and improve their magic. Ivy intends to sneak into The Halls of Ivy in pursue of answers, but soon she finds she has more questions than answers. As Ivy discovers answers to some of these questions she will find out that the future of Croswald is on her hands.

I just want to apologize for that summary! For some reason writing a summary about a book without giving spoilers has become increasingly hard for this specific book!

Enough rambling!

The book was lovely, yes, lovely. Although quite lengthy, it was an enjoyable read. I personally loved it, but even with all the love I have for it I admit there are some problems. The books isn’t very well paced. I understand what the author was trying to do by writing the book in such a descriptive manner. The world building was enchanting and the story telling was exquisitely whimsical. To the point that I wanted to burst in tears, because I love whimsical tales and it was too much for my heart. I love books that remind me of my childhood and how amazing it is to be submerged into a totally different world. This book did just that for the first 200 pages but after I hit a path (of like 100 pages) in which I thought that as much as I enjoyed reading about Old Still Lane and its citizens, the book didn’t truly needed it. I enjoyed it, but I can understand how other people might not be able to get through that patch. Some people will get bored. I didn’t but I know some people might.

There were some parts in this book that needed to be left out. They didn’t do much to advance the plot. They did build a wonderful world. I truly enjoyed learning about Croswald and its people.

Aside of the pacing. I’m not sure if this is a young adult book or a middle grade book. It seems to be in the middle. I don’t truly care for its label though. Readers of any age can read this book and they will enjoy it.

To address similarities between Harry Potter and this book, there isn’t any. Two different worlds. The presence of magic doesn’t make a book “Harry Potter like”. For some reason this books reminds me of Shrek 3 when Shrek goes to find Arthur . . . it's like slightly medieval, and magical at the same time. I don't know though, those are just the vibes I get and hey, it works!

I loved this book and I was sad to end it. I am ordering a copy for my shelf because I loved it that much. I think people should read it, because it has that magic that I chase in books. The author is a natural story teller. I hope that she expands this world even more. I know this book was more of an introduction to the world and its characters. So I cannot wait for the next book.

Pick it up, give it a try! Share it with your grandmother and your siblings and everyone else. It doesn’t matter the age, they will enjoy it. Hopefully for the next book the author will get better at pacing her book. That’s all I have to say regarding this book and its flaws. Even with this flaw, I personally cannot bring myself to take away a star because I just LOVED IT. Go in adventure with Ivy, it will take years off your face and warm your heart like no fireplace. ...more

The book is intended for a younger audience so some of the plot may seem simple or even predictable to older audiences but Night has this way of making the reading experience fun as if you get to travel back to your own childhood to experience this through less jaded eyes.

It comes off a bit like Harry Potter meets Cinderella. You have the ‘scullery maid’ who discovers she’s not what she thought she was and off to a new magical world she goes. Okay so that’s taking paraphrasing to the extreme butThe book is intended for a younger audience so some of the plot may seem simple or even predictable to older audiences but Night has this way of making the reading experience fun as if you get to travel back to your own childhood to experience this through less jaded eyes.

It comes off a bit like Harry Potter meets Cinderella. You have the ‘scullery maid’ who discovers she’s not what she thought she was and off to a new magical world she goes. Okay so that’s taking paraphrasing to the extreme but it’s still fairly close. Night eschewed wands in favor of a far more unique way of casting magic that shows some real ingenuity.

By the time you finish reading the words enchanting, beautiful, vividly descriptive, creative, and imaginative will probably have run through your head. You would not be wrong. Night’s debut is full of fun and adventure that will leave you pleasantly happy to have found a new magical series. You’ll be introduced to all kind of new characters and magical creatures: fairy like creatures in lanterns that shed light and dragons which function as ovens!

This is the first in a series so you’ll want to be on the lookout for the story to continue to hopefully answer some questions and unravel further mysteries. It was a decent foundation for the characters, the world building and provided a good map for where the author wants to take the readers.

New writer....excellent. The descriptions were amazing and the story kept me guessing and wanting more. Can't wait to read the next book. Thoroughly enjoyable.....such an imagination! Especially great for middle and high schoolers.

I want to thank D.E. Night and Ellen for sending this book to me for free for an honest review.

There are many things that I want to say about this book. First, it is such a wonderfully written fantasy. I loved everything about it. Second, even though it has similarities to other middle-grade/YA magical books, it is uniquely it's own. Thirdly it had some great baddies. Giving this book 4.5 stars.

Our main character is Ivy Lovely, she has been living at Plum Castle, beyond the Slurry Fields as a scI want to thank D.E. Night and Ellen for sending this book to me for free for an honest review.

There are many things that I want to say about this book. First, it is such a wonderfully written fantasy. I loved everything about it. Second, even though it has similarities to other middle-grade/YA magical books, it is uniquely it's own. Thirdly it had some great baddies. Giving this book 4.5 stars.

Our main character is Ivy Lovely, she has been living at Plum Castle, beyond the Slurry Fields as a scaldrony maid. On her sixteenth birthday, also known as Moonday holiday, Ivy finds out that she has magic abilities. Of course she is in denial. "You're a wizard Harry!" Ivy finds herself quickly whisked off to the magical school known as the Halls of Ivy.

Ivy finds out that she will be a scrivenist, which is a person with magical blood. With a quill in hand a scrivenist can create magic and capture scenes on paper with great detail. They are gifted with photo-graphic memory. Scrivenists aren't the only students attending the magical school, royals flock from all around. Princes and Princesses too have magical abilities manifested through powerful stones set in their crowns. The royals are able to manipulate the elements, shape shift and much more while wearing their crowns. It kind of reminds me of 'Sophia the First' from the Disney Channel.

Ivy finds living and learning at the Halls of Ivy to be a wonderful experience. What she can't figure out is why the castle looks so familiar. Why she dreams of the same mystery man over and over? Who is Derwin Edgar Night? What is in the Forgotten Room? Throughout Ivy's first year at school she will gain most of the answers she seeks.

Our villain the Dark Queen rules, all of Croswald with her minions The Cloaked Brood. Everyone knows she is evil,but no one can stop her. Ivy will learn in time how the Dark Queen came to be and what she must do next.

I found the magical system, Ivy's backstory and family lineage to be very interesting. I loved the magical school, the creatures and the classes. I loved Fyn and Rebecca. They are Ivy's friends at school. Fyn is the Selector's helper and quite a rule breaker. Rebecca is a royal who wants to be a scrivenist. She is also Ivy's roommate. They both help Ivy along through her adventures. The only thing I had a problem with was the age. All of the students act much younger than sixteen. The why the kids talked and acted made me feel like they were 12-14 years old. I would be taken out of the story every time it was mentioned that Ivy was sixteen.

Overall the story was brilliant. I'm writing this review at 2:30am, hopefully it makes sense. I hope that D.E. Night continues with this story. Goodreads does not say there will be a sequel, but the ending kind of implies that there should be. If you like middle-grade/YA fantasy with magic, magical schools, magical creatures and an evil baddie, I would definitely check this book out.

Review | Spoil FreeThe Crowns of Croswald | D.E. Night5 StarsSummary | GoodreadsRelease Date | July 21stPages | 310A story full of magic, fun and nostalgia! If you are a fan of Harry Potter, School for Good and Evil series, and Percy Jackson then this book will bring you back to a whimsical world. When I first picked up this book I didn’t expected to adore it as much as I do! Now, get ready for a shock…I haven’t read Harry Potter so I feel like this book gave me that magic-happy feeling that peoReview | Spoil FreeThe Crowns of Croswald | D.E. Night5 StarsSummary | GoodreadsRelease Date | July 21stPages | 310A story full of magic, fun and nostalgia! If you are a fan of Harry Potter, School for Good and Evil series, and Percy Jackson then this book will bring you back to a whimsical world. When I first picked up this book I didn’t expected to adore it as much as I do! Now, get ready for a shock…I haven’t read Harry Potter so I feel like this book gave me that magic-happy feeling that people say they feel for Harry Potter. This book is so cute and cozy and I really need the next book in the series…like yesterday!I love the world it is set in! That’s what make this book so amazing and interesting, from the magic to the creatures.The main Character, Ivy Lovely, she is a bit sassy, very curious and she is just ordinary! She is a girl trying to figure it all out and learn. She is a refreshing character to read.Let’s talk about the writing style because OH MY GOSH! It is so beautiful! The writing will just capture you. The story give off this mysterious vibe while being fun and easy to read. I highly recommend this book and it is perfect for kids as well! I would put it in Middle Grade if I was rating it....more

What a great book! In "Crowns of Croswald" we follow sixteen year-old Ivy who has lived all her life behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane world from the magical. As she crosses the border and starts attending Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn how to master magic, Ivy gets in a lot of trouble and has a lot of adventures.What I liked the most about this book was it's setting. The descriptions and the world building were very well executed, making the reading experienceWhat a great book! In "Crowns of Croswald" we follow sixteen year-old Ivy who has lived all her life behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane world from the magical. As she crosses the border and starts attending Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn how to master magic, Ivy gets in a lot of trouble and has a lot of adventures.What I liked the most about this book was it's setting. The descriptions and the world building were very well executed, making the reading experience magical and involving.The pacing of the story was fast and things kept happening making this book impossible to put down. The plot was really easy to follow and although sometimes predictable, it had some great twists.I also really enjoyed the inclusion of magical creatures, these gave the book a really nice touch.I consider this book as Middle Grade but I think it can be really enjoyable for any YA Fantasy lover."The Crowns of Croswald" is an extremely creative and unique story. If you love magic, weird fantastical creatures and a lot of school adventures, than this is your book! The Crowns of Croswald comes out on July 21st, 2017....more

I completely enjoyed this book! It sucked me into the magical world of Croswald with its glowing fields of Slurry flowers and mysteries galore. I could hardly put it down and I am SO excited for the next book already. Definitely one I would recommend!

Especially when said books remind me so much of my childhood love of reading. The lovely author of The Crowns of Croswald, D.E. Night along with her team was nice enough to send me her amazing novel along with a box of magical gifts. The first thing I noticed about the novel was how utterly gorgeous everything related to it was. The cover, the font, the WEBSITE. All of it is a magical surprise that is everything you wanFull Review Here: http://www.mythoughtsareablog.com/201...

I JUST LOVE BOOKS.

Especially when said books remind me so much of my childhood love of reading. The lovely author of The Crowns of Croswald, D.E. Night along with her team was nice enough to send me her amazing novel along with a box of magical gifts. The first thing I noticed about the novel was how utterly gorgeous everything related to it was. The cover, the font, the WEBSITE. All of it is a magical surprise that is everything you want when reading a fantasy novel.

What I liked most about this book was the pace of it. There wasn't any unnecessary filler chapters or run-on conversations that tend to bulk up books for no reason. The story kept going and took you away in a whirl of glittering magic and extraordinary worlds.

When you think of magic, a lot of series come to mind along with stereotypes in which that magic can be used. However, in The Crowns of Croswald, not only is the magic unique, but the way it is produced and channeled is something I haven't read before. Especially when it comes to the Scrivenists who can wield magic using quills...uh yes please! The whole idea that knowledge and writing creates magic is so cool to me.

As I read, I found myself smiling and giggling like a child again as it reminded me of the books I read when I was younger. Not in the sense of juvenile writing because I think the writing is brilliant, but in the sense that it reminded me of the first time I read a fantasy novel and how it transported me. It was like when I first read Harry Potter for the first time and I love that.

Overall I give this book 4/5 stars. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, or even The Chronicles of Narnia you will love this book! Give it a chance and enter the magical world of Croswald! There are many secrets to be discovered and plot twists to be read! ...more

This book had all the elements you would want in a fantasy novel: adventure, suspense, magic, and a hint of romance! Croswald is an enchanting place and the main character, Ivy Lovely, is extremely likable and you find yourself rooting for her the whole way! Very enjoyable read!

I COMPLETELY enjoyed this book! I haven't read a book this unique, entertaining and magical since Harry Potter. The imagination and creativity put into the story is what makes it so great.

Ivy. I ADORE HER!! She reminds me of myself lol always getting into something. And FYN! He's the sweetest friend you could ever have and he supports her and her shenanigans throughout the whole book XD

The plot twists in the story though?!? By the end of the book my mouth was oThis review will be spoiler free

I COMPLETELY enjoyed this book! I haven't read a book this unique, entertaining and magical since Harry Potter. The imagination and creativity put into the story is what makes it so great.

Ivy. I ADORE HER!! She reminds me of myself lol always getting into something. And FYN! He's the sweetest friend you could ever have and he supports her and her shenanigans throughout the whole book XD

The plot twists in the story though?!? By the end of the book my mouth was on the floor and I was flipping for extra pages lol This book is captivating and makes you feel at home when you read it. I'm thankful for the arc I received by the publishing company and the lovely author.

If you enjoy a good magical battle between good and evil then this book is perfect for you. ...more

When I was offered to receive a bookish box that included a signed ARC of this book, I jumped at the chance, because this sounded like a fun read.

And this book is indeed fun and very entertaining.

Ivy is an interesting character. It's clear there's more to her than she herself knows and it was fun to discover both what that is and the magical world this story is set in.

After an introduction to Ivy and the world she grew up in, Ivy is soon on her way to a boarding school where she will learn whatWhen I was offered to receive a bookish box that included a signed ARC of this book, I jumped at the chance, because this sounded like a fun read.

And this book is indeed fun and very entertaining.

Ivy is an interesting character. It's clear there's more to her than she herself knows and it was fun to discover both what that is and the magical world this story is set in.

After an introduction to Ivy and the world she grew up in, Ivy is soon on her way to a boarding school where she will learn what gifts she has. You might know how I love a good boarding school story, so you bet I was hooked from the start.

With a young orphan enrolling in a school of magic it's impossible not to compare with other such books, Harry Potter being the most famous of course. Although there are certainly similarities, there are enough differences that this book isn't a clone of any of those other magical boarding school books. It can firmly stand on its own.

I really liked the setting and the world Night created. I like the thought of the Scriveners: a mix between alchemists and magic users, their quill and imagination the tool they use instead of a wand.

The story is fast paced and works up to an action packed finale. The ending is satisfying: no cliffhanger, but enough has happened and has been revealed to promise lots of adventures for Ivy in a future book.

I Won this book in a giveaway on Instagram. This book is like harry potter, Cinderella and Percy Jackson middle grade book

This book pulls you in and the more you read the more you want to keep reading. It's very magical and interesting story that you could not put down until you finish the book.

The Characters in this books are amazing and very unique. At the beginning you get to read about amazing and Talented character called Derwin Edward Night who wants to serve the royal family but does nI Won this book in a giveaway on Instagram. This book is like harry potter, Cinderella and Percy Jackson middle grade book

This book pulls you in and the more you read the more you want to keep reading. It's very magical and interesting story that you could not put down until you finish the book.

The Characters in this books are amazing and very unique. At the beginning you get to read about amazing and Talented character called Derwin Edward Night who wants to serve the royal family but does not make it to them. He is very mysterious person.

I was so happy to win this book because its full of magic, adventure, unique characters and has amazing interesting world though the book. I can't wait to read the 2nd book.

The author is so sweet and amazing to talk too.. So If your a fan of harry potter, magic, Cinderella and adventure then i would recommend that you read this amazing book.. This book is out to buy on July 21st 2017...more

4.5/5 stars!Honestly, I loved how whimsical and well told this book is. Night has a way with words that just made Ivy really come alive for me. I was constantly thinking about this book when I didn't have time to read it. The abundance of mythical creatures is astoundingly wonderful. I was hooked by the plot, it was fast paced and really engaging. I highly recommend this to new and old fantasy readers alike. Strong story with beautiful writiI was provided a copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5/5 stars!Honestly, I loved how whimsical and well told this book is. Night has a way with words that just made Ivy really come alive for me. I was constantly thinking about this book when I didn't have time to read it. The abundance of mythical creatures is astoundingly wonderful. I was hooked by the plot, it was fast paced and really engaging. I highly recommend this to new and old fantasy readers alike. Strong story with beautiful writing to make a great escape for any bookworm....more

I really enjoyed reading this book. The amount of fun and mystery involved made me unable to put it down! It reminded me of a mix between Harry Potter and my favorite Halloween movie from when I was younger 'Halloween town'.

Magical schoolLost princessCursesEvil Queen

What more could you ask for?

There are some things I was curious about. Such as how the dark queen came to be. More on the life of the selector.And how the school came to be.How is ivy kin to Isabella?How did Ivy coming back break thI really enjoyed reading this book. The amount of fun and mystery involved made me unable to put it down! It reminded me of a mix between Harry Potter and my favorite Halloween movie from when I was younger 'Halloween town'.

Magical schoolLost princessCursesEvil Queen

What more could you ask for?

There are some things I was curious about. Such as how the dark queen came to be. More on the life of the selector.And how the school came to be.How is ivy kin to Isabella?How did Ivy coming back break the curse?

Will these be answered in the next book? I can't wait to find out...more

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.The Crowns of Croswald seems set to become a new magical series in many respects similar to Harry Potter. However this in no way detracts from this enchanting and beautifully descriptive debut from D E Night. It was fun to read and I look forward to devouring more of Ivy's adventures as she tries to free Croswald from the dangerous clutches of the Dark Queen and discover her birthrI would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.The Crowns of Croswald seems set to become a new magical series in many respects similar to Harry Potter. However this in no way detracts from this enchanting and beautifully descriptive debut from D E Night. It was fun to read and I look forward to devouring more of Ivy's adventures as she tries to free Croswald from the dangerous clutches of the Dark Queen and discover her birthright....more

I received an ARC of this from the authors book in return for an honest review, this in no way influences my opinion and all the words below are my own.

First and foremost I need to take a trip to this universe ASAP.

Secondly, I really, really like D.E. Night's writing! I quite enjoyed the beginning and end, though I had a few issues with the middle, and overall liked it a lot! My main issue with the middle was some cliches. Obviously any book with a child discovering they have magical abilitie I received an ARC of this from the authors book in return for an honest review, this in no way influences my opinion and all the words below are my own.

First and foremost I need to take a trip to this universe ASAP.

Secondly, I really, really like D.E. Night's writing! I quite enjoyed the beginning and end, though I had a few issues with the middle, and overall liked it a lot! My main issue with the middle was some cliches. Obviously any book with a child discovering they have magical abilities and going to learn how to use them will have Harry Potter parallels no matter what, but it was actually other cliches that really threw me. I found myself easily predicting the main characters actions, and there was the basic enemy, best friend, love interest all following pretty simple character tropes. I only felt really attached to two of the characters by the time the book came to an end. Luckily I was fine with the plot, and absolutely adored the setting. The unique magic creatures, and objects caught my attention and had me wanti to learn more. I also wish I got to learn more about the characters.

I guess my ending thought is that I would love a different story set in this world. I can see where the author put so much love and effort into the main character and the whole universe, but the other characters ended up lack lustre which dragged the story down for me. The book as a whole was very good but little elements could have easily stacked up to make it not so. I would definitely still recommend his book, especially for middle grade fantasy lovers, and those who are bothered less by well used tropes than I am (as I am sometimes uneccesarily picky)....more